IMPORTANT NOTICES

What if my child is unwell?

Any child who is showing signs of illness or feeling unwell, must stay at home.

If a child is showing signs of illness at school, the school will contact the parent or carer to collect the child.

Dr Carmel McGrath

Year 5 Emu Gully Camp

Last week our Year 5 students headed off to Emu Gully adventure camp near Gatton.  It is a fabulous outdoor camp with some challenging team and individual activities.  The students should be commended for their excellent behaviour and team spirit.  Thank you to Mrs Baker, Mr Fleming and Mrs Hyams for supporting the students during the camp and spending time away from their own families.  It was a privilege to attend and get to know the students in a more relaxed setting, where I was able to observe the dynamics of interactions.  Emu Gully teaches our students the importance of learning from mistakes and developing team skills.  The Emu Gully staff were very well organised and provided valuable feedback to students on ways to improve team work contributions. 

Staff Update

Unfortunately, Mr Shih has finished at New Farm.  Ms Robyn Alderman will teach the class until Ms Sally Poole-Warren begins in week 8 this term. 

School Review

Our school will participate in a full school review in week 8 this term – this includes a review by 3 external reviewers over 3 days, 28-30 August.  This will include opportunity for interviews with staff, students, parents and other community and school leaders.  The outcome of the review will provide the school with its strategic direction for the next 4 years and will form the basis of our School Strategic Plan 2024-27. 

Junior Sports

Thank you to Mr Rainbow, staff and parents for supporting students during Monday’s annual event.  Weather was fantastic and students enjoyed their events.  Thank you to Mr Rainbow for all the behind-the-scenes organisation that went into creating a fun filled event for our junior classes.

Transition to Prep 2024

Our Pre-Prep events have begun, including weekly interviews and our Kookie Play Group sessions.  Thank you to Mrs Norman, Ms Eurell and Ms Keehan for organising and facilitating these sessions in Term 3 and 4. This is a valuable opportunity for new students and families to orientate themselves to school and meet friends and staff. 

This Tuesday 01 August our Year 6 leaders hosted ‘Tours of the school’ for prospective families still considering enrolment.  Further we are also holding our 2024 Prep Open morning and play session for students and families in Term 4 (date to be confirmed).

Flu Season
As you may know Flu season is upon us, and it is important to look after yourselves and take time to get well if sick.  I have reminded staff to reinforce good hygiene messages with students such as always washing your hands with soap and water (including after using tissues, before and after eating and going to the toilet), and staying home when sick.

Upcoming events Term 3:

1. Evac Drill Term 3 Wednesday 9th August 2023
2. Prep 2024 Tour of School Wednesday 6th September 2023
3. WHS committee meeting week 4 Thursday 3rd August 2023
4. National Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Children’s Day Friday 04 Aug
5. EKKA public holiday Wednesday 16th August 2023
6. Father’s Day stall – week 8
7. Week 8 Teacher Aide recognition week
8. Full School Review week 8 Monday 28 August – 30 August (3 days)
9. Pupil Free Day Friday 01 September 2023
10. Last Day Term 3 Friday 15 September 2023
11. Term 4 Prep Open Morning Monday 23rd October 9:15-10am

Kay Bradley

Formation of Classes 2024  

This term, we will begin the process of forming classes for 2024. This involves gathering information from teachers, students and parents. 

Students will be asked to nominate up to five peers who they would like to be in the same class with, in 2024. From this list, they will be guaranteed one peer.

As parents, you will be invited to share some information relating to your child’s learning and any particular personality clashes that you would like us to consider, when forming classes. Parent voice in this process, does not include requesting certain friends or particular teachers.

As a teaching team, we consider academic data, behaviour, learning styles, English as a Second Language and disabilities in forming class groups.

Please do not send any information or requests at this point; a link will be distributed in the next few weeks.

As always, when classes are formed, they remain in draft until day 8 of 2024.

Bookings for Friday 1st September 2023 for our Pupil Free Day our now open – these bookings can be made via My Family Lounge by selecting the SFD option. Please see flyer attached for the fun that we will be getting up to on this day

New Farm State School is now taking 2024 Prep enrolment enquiries.

Please head to the Enrolments tab on our website (Enrolments) for more information. If you have any enquiries please contact the school by email at enrolments@newfarmss.eq.edu.au or call our office on 3358 7333.

To determine when your child can commence their prep year, use the prep ready reckoner calculator.

To check whether you live in our catchment, use the catchment map.

At the end of Term 2 Primary Residential Parents (listed first on the enrolment form) were sent invitations to register for QParents. We have had a fantastic uptake of this and strongly encourage all parents to register as it offers a one stop shop to record absences, pay invoices, view report cards, provide consent to participate in Excursions, Camps and Incursions (where required). Invitations will be reissued to all inactive accounts over the coming weeks. If you need assistance, please visit the school office.  

If you don’t have the required document, please follow the ‘Low-Doc’ approval route and go the school office to verify your identity documents.  

Please see the linked documents below for more information and steps on how to register.

Prep Vision Screening Reminder 

The Prep Vision Screening is less than 2 weeks away – 29 August, Week 8. 

The following online consent form link for the free Prep Vision Screening has been extended until Monday 21st August 2023.  

Please click on the following link to access the Online Consent Form and Parent Information Letter: https://visionscreening.health.qld.gov.au/ParentalConsent/2411YhT9   

You scan the QR code on the Prep Vision Posters outside of the Prep classrooms. 

The Look Out Program is a Pedestrian and Traffic Interaction program that “looks out” for our kids – the implication is one of care and concern. The Look Out program assists the school to help manage the flow of traffic in our 2 minute pick up zone on Annie Street, in an orderly, safe way. The Look Out Monitors are volunteers / representatives of the School. Please be respectful and courteous.

Registration Form

The 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge is now on!

Reading period concludes on the Friday 25^th August.

The Premier's Reading Challenge is an annual state-wide initiative for state and non-state schools and home-educated students up to Year 9, and children enrolled in an early childhood centre or program.

The challenge is not a competition but aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read widely for pleasure and learning.

For Prep — Year 9 students to successfully complete the challenge they must read or experience an allocated number of books based upon their year level during the reading period.

students who complete the challenge will have their efforts recognised through the receipt of a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier of Queensland.

For further information visit the Premier's Reading Challenge website.